Technical Office Engineer (инженер ПТО)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in on-site technical office, project controls, planning, or cost management within the construction or real estate industry(preferably residential or commercial projects).
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, industry standards, project workflows, procurement, cost control, planning and technical documentation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare priced BOQs, quantity surveys, cost estimates, budgets, and time schedules, including market price research at both investment and project levels.
• Assist in developing and maintaining required databases and procedures for construction budget and schedule calculations.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, variations, and project cost data.
• Track project performance metrics, including earned value, to identify trends, deviations and risks.
• Help organize and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports, development reports etc. for investments and projects.
• Assist the development of financial models, calculations, and strategic plans for business expansion.
• Review and validate shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, and as-built documentation to ensure compliance with contract and specifications.
• Analyze schedule and cost impacts of variations to support effective change management processes.
• Develop, monitor, and update detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with timelines and objectives.
• Handle claims preparation, variation order assessments, and evaluate subcontractor interim payment certificates, bids and proposals.
• Assist in preparing trade packages for procurement in ongoing projects.
• Assist in managing tendering, procurement, and feasibility processes for current and potential projects.
• Support the tender and procurement processes, including awarding contracts to contractors and subcontractors.
• Support the development and maintenance of an efficient document control system.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in industry standard measurement techniques for civil and architectural works.
• Well understanding of construction contracts, specifications, and drawings.
• Knowledge of estimation, cost management and value engineering principles.
• Knowledge of tender documentation and procurement.
• Proficiency in project cost estimation, budgeting, and BOQ preparation.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, planning techniques, and critical path method (CPM).
• Knowledge of market price research and cost benchmarking.
• Familiarity with contract administration, claims preparation, and variation order assessments.
• Expertise in reviewing and validating technical documentation (shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals).
• Knowledge of document control systems and practices.
• Familiarity with digital twin or BIM technologies.

Key Skills:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, calculations, cost and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced excel spreadsheet management
• Knowledge of relations between site activities
• Performance cost and schedule metrics
• Market prices
• Effective communication, coordination with multidisciplinary teams and teamwork.
• Organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in reporting project performance using KPIs and dashboards.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and AI-assisted tools in construction processes.

Professional Requirements:

• Knowledge of construction standards and codes (e.g., CSI, FIDIC, local standards).
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
• General knowledge of construction standards and codes.
• Cost reduction perspective
• Proficiency in English and Russian languages, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated experience in technical office operations and project controls for medium to large-scale projects.
• Ability to travel for short-term business trips domestically and internationally.
• Collaborative mindset for working with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders, remote or hybrid team coordination.

Competency Required Technical Tools:

• Planning & Scheduling: Primavera P6, MS Project.
• Advanced Excel skills for cost analysis and reporting.
• Online collaboration tools (e.g. Aconex)
• AutoCAD, Revit

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management).
• Certification in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Autodesk certifications (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Reputable AI certifications
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., RICS, AIQS).
• Certification in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management.

Advantages:

• 5/2 office;
• Work in an international company;
• Competitive salary (depends on experience and qualification);
• Comfortable working environment in the city center with international professional team;
• Medical and travel insurance, mobile phone allowances;
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth.